From the artist: Every once in a while, an artist comes along whose talent is so undeniable that it inspires everyone who encounters it. Britain's Leona Lewis is such an artist.

Editors' Review: A shiny swirl of hip-hop beats gussies up this Chicago four's R&B, but the group never coasts on its outsized soundscape. This is a record about melody and harmony, and its model remains local luminar... more »

Editors' Review: A British singer turns '60s Motown stylings into a very modern pop--and her name isn't Amy Winehouse. No, in this case the addiction is on our end, as the Wales-bred Duffy persuades us that soul-based... more »

Editors' Review: "Do you got a first aid kit handy/ Do you know how to patch up a wound, tell me?" It's not a subtle image for heartbreak, but Diddy is more a man of aura than words, and his "Making the Band 3" all-fe... more »

Editors' Review: What kind of pop can you expect from a guy who spends much of his time with preeminent makers of beats, rhythm kids like DFA and Quannum? Why, post-"yacht rock," of course. Silken harmonies and jazz-t... more »

From the artist: L.B.P.'s repertoire is a combination of various genres from R&B, rock and soul through electronic music to classical compositions of the so-called classical music.

Editors' Review: These days, the lines between R&B, hip-hop, and club dance music are often blurred beyond recognition, and few challenge border security like the New York native. New single "After the Club" is anothe... more »